The Samurai Guy

Assassins

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:10:05 +0000

Those foul ninja are up to their devious tricks again. I have discovered that they have created an “iPhone app” in a game called gpsAssassins. I see that they also have this dastardly game available on the Android and Blackberry phone as well. As loathsome as these cowardly run-and-hide tactics might be, I must say it is quite gratifying to be engaged in battle once again. I have only engaged for a day and I have already dispatched 28 of these so-called ninja assassins. 28 fewer lowly curs littering the streets. So you ninja beware! You may just find me nearby ready to strike with my Katana Kill Strike!

San Marino – Town

Sensei — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:04:57 +0000

San Marino – Countryside

Sensei — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:03:46 +0000

This tiny microstate has a very interesting history. San Marino is the oldest constitutional republic in the world and was founded in 301. Its constitution is the oldest still in effect, dating all the way back to 1600. It was surprising to learn that an independent country existed being completely surrounded by Italy. This was a nice departure from all the busy, large cities I have been visiting lately, and I cherished my time here getting back to nature and spending some time in quiet contemplation. I enjoyed my walks along the beautiful countryside which welcomes visitors to enjoy the gorgeous landscape along with a bit of wine and cheese. Cheese was never a very big part of our diet in Japan, but after having traveled through Western Europe, I find that I have grown a taste for it.

Pirates vs Ninjas, Who Cares?

TheSamuraiGuy — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:03:45 +0000

Image by astrobri

Pirates vs Ninjas. Who cares? They are both thieving dogs and I would easily crush them with the might of my sword!

Venice, Italy – Piazza San Marco

Sensei — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:01:12 +0000

Haiku: Poet's Heart

TheSamuraiGuy — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:00:44 +0000

Noble warrior
Armor hides his poet’s heart.
Longing to be free!

Venice, Italy – Canal

Sensei — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:58:12 +0000

Queen of the Adriatic. This is what they call Venice. She must be the older sister to Amsterdam, or at least a close cousin. 150 canals and 409 bridges (Amsterdam does have twice as many) link 117 islands in Venice. I am glad I have had an opportunity to visit for this wondrous city is sinking and the charm of the gondola and its singers are being drowned out by modern motorboats.

Traveler be warned! You will get lost in Venice. With names sounding alike to non-native speakers, bridges everywhere, and one canal after the next, it is easy to get lost. Thank goodness for GPS. Hah! I still find myself laughing at how there are some things I have taken to wholeheartedly in this modern time. I do not travel anywhere without my iPhone. Yes, some may choose to disparage my honor by poking fun at this, but I ask you, is it foolish for a warrior to use the tools and weapons at his disposal? We did not hesitate when Masamune perfected the samurai sword, when we mastered the arquebus, so why should there be shame that I travel with my iPhone? It kept me from getting lost and falling in these accursed Venetian canals.

I never really learned the answer to this, but perhaps my readers can answer this for me? What is with all the pigeons in Venice?

Recanati, Italy – Countryside

Sensei — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:56:44 +0000

Lago di Garda, Italy

Sensei — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:55:01 +0000

Assisi, Italy – Countryside

Sensei — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:50:29 +0000